Explore the Family Name Colen
The meaning of Colen
Dutch: genitivized patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Nicolaas (see Nicholas).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Colen' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Colen' ranked 27,313 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the rank of 29,740. This represents a change of -8.89 in its ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname 'Colen' decreased by approximately 5% over the same period, from 832 in 2000 to 791 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Colen per 100,000 US residents fell by nearly 13%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #29,740 | -8.89% |
| Count | 832 | 791 | -4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Colen', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black increased, while those identifying as White decreased. Specifically, the percentage of people named Colen who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 18.75%, from 0.96 in 2000 to 1.14 in 2010. Similarly, the Hispanic population with this surname increased by 19.31%, from 9.01 to 10.75, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 18.36%, from 19.23 to 22.76. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with the surname 'Colen' decreased by 7.72%, from 69.59 to 64.22. Data for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either suppressed or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.59% | 64.22% | -7.72% |
| Black | 19.23% | 22.76% | 18.36% |
| Hispanic | 9.01% | 10.75% | 19.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.14% | 18.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |